Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD lands

Meet your new Instax Pal

Another big name goes to L

Something of the night

Northern exposures

Viewpoint • Is Photoshop Generative Fill good or bad for photographers?

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine • The largest retrospective of an internationally acclaimed Japanese photography master is an exciting blend of philosophy and craft, says Amy Davies

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

AI editing and how it’s changing photography • Will AI help photographers or replace them? Rod Lawton looks at how AI is being used in photo editors

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

The power of the dog • The Photographers’ Gallery is about to give three floors over to a Daido Moriyama exhibition. So what’s so special about this octogenarian Japanese photographer? Geoff Harris finds out

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards • The world’s most famous recording studio has just revealed the winners of its second annual celebration of the best in music photography

Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

Join the Club • This 121-year-old Devon club puts an emphasis on photography being fun

Sony Alpha A7CR • Sony’s latest camera places a 60MP full-frame sensor into a compact body. Andy Westlake explores whether it’s ideal for travel and landscape photographers

Sony Alpha A7C II • Sony’s 33MP compact full-frame mirrorless camera employs the same sensor as the A7 IV while adding the firm’s latest technology. Andy Westlake reviews it

SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD • Angela Nicholson tests an SSD with robust build and fast transfer speeds

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Super Blue Moon rises behind the Liver Building, 2023, by Christopher Furlong